Newman is only learning to code for fun so far. the bits about taking over for Akanoes is that Akanoes has been bulding him tools to use that let him do his own changes. such has character clothing, faces, screen positioning, and such. He said before any time he wanted a change he would have to write and submit it to Akanoes, then see how Akanoes changed it, and then keep or change it from there. They have simply been trying to streamline the system as Newman is largely a sole developer who not only relies on a coder for help, but frequently second guesses himself and makes constant changes. you should hear him talk about how often he has re written the dialogue.